Imagine a woman in a remote village, perhaps in Africa or South Asia. She’s giving birth at home with a relative. Without access to drugs or transport, she could die. While maternal deaths have nearly halved in the past 25 years worldwide, thanks to the increased use of maternity services, progress has not been universal. The online course "The Lancet Maternal Health Series: … [Read more...]

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, when forward-facing, children should use a 5-point harness for as long as possible—until they reach the maximum height or weight limit for their seat. This is because, if the car is impacted, a child can be injured by the pressure from an adult seat belt. It is better for the child's frame if the pressure is spread evenly via a … [Read more...]

When it comes to taking care of babies, all mothers would like to give nothing less than the best. Babies are one of the joys in every family. Hearing them laugh and seeing their cute little faces are considered one of the few priceless moments in our lives. However, taking care of babies is no easy task. In fact, being a mother to an infant is similar to having a full time … [Read more...]

As the name suggests, juvenile diabetes is a type of chronic health problem that affects children. Although diabetes is one of the most common diseases these days, there are still a lot of things that are misunderstood about this health problem. So what is the difference of juvenile diabetes from type 2 diabetes mellitus? If we try to analyze things one by one, we can say that … [Read more...]

Whooping cough or medically termed as pertussis is a type of respiratory infection that is caused by a bacteria called Bordatella pertussis. This kind of ailment is common among children; however, this can still affect adults, especially those who failed to receive immunizations during infancy. Pertussis can cause certain types of symptoms; nevertheless, the most distinct is … [Read more...]

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